OCTOBER 23, 2019 - Soldiers and their Families can now receive dislocation allowance ahead of a permanent change of station move after the Army updated its policy in an effort to reduce the burden of moving. The new policy is effective Oct. 10, when Gen. James C. McConville, chief of staff of the Army, and Secretary of the Army Ryan D. McCarthy signed the policy. Soldiers … [Read more...]
Army Developing Ways to Improve Household Goods Process
OCTOBER 22, 2019 - The Army is making improvements to the household goods, or HHG, process to help alleviate some of the stress attributed to a permanent change of station move. One initiative being considered is getting Soldiers their orders 120 days before their PCS date, said Maj. Gen. Michel M. Russell, G-4 assistant deputy chief of staff. "What that would do is allow … [Read more...]
Navy Adds Electronic Travel Voucher Submittal Capability to MyPCS Mobile
SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 - Striving to further improve a Sailor/family PCS move experience, the Navy has added the ability to electronically prepare, sign and submit a permanent change of station (PCS) travel voucher within MyPCS Mobile available on Sept. 11. MyPCS Mobile provides Sailors access to a personalized checklist tailored for an individual Sailor’s PCS move, the ability … [Read more...]
More Sailor-Friendly Options for PCS Moves
AUGUST 7, 2019 - Navy Personnel Command (NPC) leaders announced today that they are expanding options and capabilities offered to further improve the Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move experience for Sailors and their families. This comes only a few weeks after the release of MyPCS Mobile and more capabilities are expected in the near future. As part of the Navy’s … [Read more...]
Total Army Sponsorship Program
JULY 19, 2019 - The Total Army Sponsorship Program (TASP) is a commander's program designed to assist Soldiers, Families, and Army Civilian employees during relocation. Sponsors, ideally Soldiers and Army Civilians with significant time on station, provide incoming personnel with information and referral services about the installation and community. The Army continues to … [Read more...]